Radeon HD 8790M vs GeForce GT 750M
Radeon HD 8790M
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GeForce GT 750M
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 8790M is positioned at rank 207 and the GeForce GT 750M is on rank 158, so the GeForce GT 750M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8790M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 750M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 750M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8790M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 750M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8790M and GeForce GT 750M
Radeon HD 8790M
The Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points.
GeForce GT 750M
The GeForce GT 750M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,332 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8790M scores 1,306 and the GeForce GT 750M reaches 1,332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8790M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 750M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 750M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 750M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,306 | 1,332+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.7427 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 967 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+200% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 12 (FL11) (GeForce GT 750M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (11_1) | 12 (FL11)+8% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8790M) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GT 750M). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8790M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 750M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8790M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 750M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8790M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 750M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8790M | GeForce GT 750M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 26.1 | 26.6+2% |
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